Unbridled With Rob Bielefeld

By Britney Grover

Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, Rob Bielefeld knew early on that he wanted to have a career in horses. “I started teaching the lesson program at the stable that I started at when I was 16. I … [Read more]

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Divertimentos & Dressage Returns to Wellington on February 20th

Brooke USA’s Signature Event Features a Dressage Musical Freestyle Performance to the Palm Beach Symphony’s Live Orchestra
 
LEXINGTON, KY (January 3, 2025) – Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) returns to the winter equestrian capital of the world, Wellington,
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Using Schooling Shows to Get to Big Wins

By Valerie Pride

 

Hopefully, wherever you are, you have access to some summertime opportunities at low-key, grassroots showing excursions that provide us with real experience and expertise! Daytime or nighttime, it’s real time spent with your horse to gain … [Read more]

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The Best Weekend All Year

By Valerie Pride

It doesn’t matter if you’re riding, spectating, volunteering or anything and everything in between—the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is by far the best weekend all year indeed! I look forward to this iconic event annually. Always the … [Read more]

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When it’s Time for the Next Horse or Pony

By Margie Sugarman

“There is no other feeling in the world to compare with it if one loves a great horse. It gives a thrill that nothing else ever can. It cannot be put into words, because words cannot express … [Read more]

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Debbie Disbrow, RAMM Fence and Stalls: Safe Spaces for Horses

By Britney Grover

RAMM Fence and Stalls was born from a true need—a need Debbie Disbrow discovered because of her passion for horses. “At RAMM we strive to help equestrians with safer alternatives for both inside and outside of their … [Read more]

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Michael Middleton: Honoring Mustangs Through Contemporary Ceramics

By Shya Beth

Michael Middleton’s ceramic art may not be depicting horses in the traditional sense of paintings and sculptures, yet his work infuses the essence of the wild Corolla Mustangs through horsehair pottery. Never able to recreate the same … [Read more]

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Haydeh & Darya Davoudi: An Epic Adventure

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kristie Scholten

Mother-daughter duo Haydeh and Darya Davoudi are working hand in hand to accomplish their equestrian dreams. As Darya focuses on competing in the hunter and equitation rings, Haydeh has immersed herself in Darya’s … [Read more]

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James & Helen Alliston: Sharing Life, Horses and Eventing

By Allie Heninger

Portraits by Lauren Ann Pace

While many spousal partners may choose to keep business and family separate, such is not the case for the duo behind Alliston Equestrian. From riding and coaching to winning the American Eventing … [Read more]

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Natalie Dean: Riding to Represent

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Natalie Dean has always felt like she was playing catch up in the equestrian world compared to her peers. Although she fell in love with horses the first time she put her foot … [Read more]

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